The electric current in an X-ray tube operating at is

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Problem

The electric current in an X-ray tube operating at 40 kV40\text{ kV} is 10 mA10\text{ mA}. Assume that, on average, 1%1\% of the total kinetic energy of the electrons hitting the target is converted into X-rays. (1) What is the total power emitted as X-rays? (2) How much heat is produced in the target every second?

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